A few weeks ago I made a post on the U.S. Coin Forum over on the Collectors Universe Forums about The California Numismatist, which is the joint publication of the Numismatic Association of Southern California (NASC) and the California State Numismatic Association (CSNA). To summarize, the magazine is a quarterly publication and the full color print copy of approximately 80 pages is sent out to all members of the NASC and CSNA. The magazine has won first place in the outstanding regional numismatic publication category by the ANA for ten consecutive years! Unfortunately, because of decreased membership over the years and increased printing and mailing costs, there is some talk of possibly ending production of the print copy of the magazine. In an effort to help save the publication, I have been trying to sign up some new members/subscribers! Here is a link to the thread I made over on Collectors Universe if you would like to see additional information: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=931667 Given the costs of printing and mailing the magazine, annual dues for NASC membership (which includes the subscription to the quarterly magazine) are currently $25 per year. However, for a limited time, I am able to offer a $10 first-year membership for new members of the NASC, which includes the subscription of the print copy of our magazine mailed to you four times a year. I am optimistic that over the next year, I will be able to convince the Board to continue a $10 annual membership level for those who wish to receive our publication electronically, but of course you'd be welcome to continue on at the normal rate if you prefer getting the print magazine. Either way, I invite you all to check out pdf back issues of the The California Numismatist, which are available to the public free of charge on the NASC website. The current version is a privilege of membership and only a few pages of that issue are available to the public online: http://www.nasc.net/the-california-numismatist/ If you would like a membership/subscription, all I will need is your name/mailing address. Payment can be sent via check to the NASC or I'll take PayPal too and then transfer the funds to the NASC (I'll cover any fees). Please let me know if you have any questions, thanks! Mike NASC Vice-President 2015-2016
